Patents by Inventor Troy N Terry

Troy N Terry has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 10259559
    Abstract: A hidden latch system for an interior structure of an aircraft includes at least two engagement features coupled to an interior structure of an aircraft. Each of the at least two engagement features includes an engagement portion, an engagement rod, and a self-centering feature. The engagement portion is configured to engage and release the engagement rod, and the self-centering feature is configured to self-center the engagement rod in at least one direction. Further, the engagement portion is configured to release the engagement rod using a cable pull system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Troy N. Terry, Jasen P. Schoales
  • Publication number: 20170058561
    Abstract: A hidden latch system for an interior structure of an aircraft is disclosed. The hidden latch system includes at least two engagement features coupled to an interior structure of an aircraft. Each of the at least two engagement features includes an engagement portion, an engagement rod, and a self-centering feature. The engagement portion is configured to engage and release the engagement rod, and the self-centering feature is configured to self-center the engagement rod in at least one direction. Further, the engagement portion is configured to release the engagement rod using a cable pull system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2015
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Inventors: Troy N. Terry, Jasen P. Schoales
  • Patent number: 8413048
    Abstract: A computer system and method for processing a digital image into reflow content is presented. A computer system includes a processor and a memory. The computer system is configured to process a digital image by first obtaining the digital image, wherein the digital image includes at least some content suitable for conversion into reflow content. The computer system identifies any headers or footers that exist within the digital image. The computer system then processes the digital image into reflow content, excluding any content within an identified header or footer. Headers and/or footers are identified according to one or more aspects indicative of a header/footer, such as separating white space, a separator line, sequences indicative of page numbering, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert L. Goodwin, Troy N. Terry, Adam Brian Coath, Frederick Ziya Ramos Akalin, Joshua Shagam
  • Patent number: 8023738
    Abstract: Processing content in a digital image into reflow content is presented. In operation, a computer system is configured to obtain a digital image from a source. The digital image comprises content including both reflow content and non-reflow content. The computer system identifies non-reflow blocks of content within the digital image and processes the digital image into reflow content, excluding the identified non-reflow blocks of content. The reflow content is copied to a digital content file or stream. The identified non-reflow blocks of content are also copied to the digital content file/stream. Information regarding the non-reflow blocks of content, such as its location in the digital image and a confidence rating, are included with the non-reflow block copied to the digital content file/stream.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert L Goodwin, Troy N Terry, Adam Brian Coath, Frederick Ziya Ramos Akalin, Joshua Shagam
  • Patent number: 7961987
    Abstract: A computer system and method for efficiently processing a digital image into reflow content is presented. The method comprises each of the following as executed on a computer. A digital image is obtained for processing. The digital image includes at least some content suitable for conversion into reflow content. The digital image is processed into a digital content file. The digital content file includes both reflow content and non-reflow blocks of content. For each non-reflow block of content in the digital content file, the following are performed. A confidence rating is determined for the non-reflow block of content. If the confidence rating for the non-reflow block of content falls below a predetermined threshold, an evaluation of the non-reflow block is triggered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert L. Goodwin, Troy N. Terry, Adam Brian Coath, Frederick Ziya Ramos Akalin, Joshua Shagam
  • Patent number: 7788580
    Abstract: A computer system and method for processing a digital image into reflow content is presented. A computer system includes a processor and a memory. The computer system is configured to process a digital image by first obtaining the digital image, wherein the digital image includes at least some content suitable for conversion into reflow content. The computer system identifies any headers or footers that exist within the digital image. The computer system then processes the digital image into reflow content, excluding any content within an identified header or footer. Headers and/or footers are identified according to one or more aspects indicative of a header/footer, such as separating white space, a separator line, sequences indicative of page numbering, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert L Goodwin, Troy N Terry, Adam Brian Coath, Frederick Ziya Ramos Akalin, Joshua Shagam
  • Publication number: 20080267535
    Abstract: A computer system and method for efficiently processing a digital image into reflow content is presented. The method comprises each of the following as executed on a computer. A digital image is obtained for processing. The digital image includes at least some content suitable for conversion into reflow content. The digital image is processed into a digital content file. The digital content file includes both reflow content and non-reflow blocks of content. For each non-reflow block of content in the digital content file, the following are performed. A confidence rating is determined for the non-reflow block of content. If the confidence rating for the non-reflow block of content falls below a predetermined threshold, an evaluation of the non-reflow block is triggered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2008
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Inventors: Robert L. Goodwin, Troy N. Terry, Adam Brian Coath, Frederick Ziya Ramos Akalin, Joshua Shagam
  • Patent number: 7433548
    Abstract: A computer system and method for efficiently processing a digital image into reflow content is presented. The method comprises each of the following as executed on a computer. A digital image is obtained for processing. The digital image includes at least some content suitable for conversion into reflow content. The digital image is processed into a digital content file. The digital content file includes both reflow content and non-reflow blocks of content. For each non-reflow block of content in the digital content file, the following are performed. A determination is made as to whether the non-reflow block of content should be manually evaluated for editing. A manual evaluation is automatically triggered for editing if it is determined that the non-reflow block of content should be manually evaluated for editing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert L Goodwin, Troy N Terry, Adam Brian Coath, Frederick Ziya Ramos Akalin, Joshua Shagam